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A Martin Mars water bomber dumps a second load on a fire that began on the evening of Aug. 22 and burned until the afternoon hours of Aug. 24. A Forestry Wildfire Management helicopter was also used to douse the blaze, as well as Forestry and TimberWest ground crews.
The hills are alive with the sound of sirens the fire, then left the rest to a Forestry helicopter and provincial and industry ground crews. These crews worked until approximately 9 p.m. As of Friday, crews were able to bring the fire under control. “We’re basically in mop up. It’s still burning,” said MacPherson at the time, “but it’s basically smoldering with some open flame. We’re not in the forecast for wind today, so that’s good.” Crews from the Wildland Fire Service, along with TimberWest crews, were seen down at the boat launch in Lake Cowichan refilling tanker trucks and other vehicles on both Thursday and Friday. Bruce Ingram, from B.R.I Security was there with his wife, Coun. Jayne Ingram, to help fill the vehicles and make sure crews had enough water and food to keep them hydrated and fed while they worked. MacPherson says the fire is human caused and is under investigation. Lake Cowichan RCMP did have to rescue a man who had gotten lost on the mountain after a fight with his wife in the early morning hours of Aug. 22. “Long and short of it is, adult male has fight with wife
Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
A suspicious fire at the top of the Cowichan Main logging road, approximately four kilometers east of Lake Cowichan burned for over two days last week. The Lake Cowichan Fire Department was called out to the blaze on the evening of Aug. 22, but soon was informed by the B.C. Forestry Wildfire Management Branch that because the road is so overgrown they were not needed and were sent back. “We could have gone up in pick-up trucks,” said Doug Knott, the Lake Cowichan fire chief, and added that because TimberWest and B.C. Wildfire Management were on site taking the same action, Lake Cowichan Fire Department crews were not needed. Donna MacPherson, the fire information officer for the Coastal Fire Service says that the fire started small, at about half a hectare in size, but winds resulting from a low pressure system on Thursday, Aug. 23 upped the fire to two hectares. In the early afternoon this same day, the Martin Mars water bomber had to be called down from Sproat Lake, near Pt. Alberni. The bomber dumped two loads on
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Museum vandals strike again Put Terry Fox Run on your list Tamu Miles Gazette Editor
Kaatza Museum displays were hit yet again by vandals in the early part of last week. The Plymouth locomotive car was vandalized sometime over the weekend, or Monday morning. The vandals tried to break into the engine at the front of the car as well as the door located on the back end. They also broke a plexiglass window. “It’s welded, I mean you can’t get it open,” said Don Gordon, a museum volunteer. “They got a board out of the compound there, you can see bits of it here,” he said, pointing to splinters of what was once a marker stick from the old Hillcrest Mill scattered on the ground around the car. Then, sometime between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, someone stole an ore cart from the back of the property by the Bell Tower School. “Somebody came in, obviously a couple of guys with a pick-up, truck and took it,” said Gordon. “We’re telling everybody we can, if anyone’s displaying an iron [ore] car to give us a call, or the police.” “It’s a whole bowl full of nuts that people are damaging [museum display items],” said Paul Anderson, also a volunteer. “They do not show any respect to their neighbour or property these young people, no respect. If they had respect they wouldn’t be breaking stuff.” The car was in the middle of receiving a new coat of paint when the vandalism occurred. Sections had to be redone because of
the damage, and the window will still have to be replaced. “We’ve had problems since day one, off and on. It’s been a long time since we’ve had any vandalism until this last little bit,” said museum curator Barbara Simkins. According to Gazette archives, the need for surveillance cameras in Saywell Park has been an issue since 2008. There is a camera at the Visitor Centre, but it is a live feed and does not record. “If we’d had it there, maybe we would have got a license plate or something,” said Gordon. “I just talked to Joe [Fernandez] earlier and he was just waiting for the camera person or the professional . . . to come and give us the opinion of exactly where to put it. I really want two, and we’re going to get one to start with,” said Simkins. She hopes the camera is positioned in such a way that it can catch most of the traffic coming in and out of museum property. The new camera will record 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “I estimate [installing the camera] later this week or next week,” said Joseph Fernandez, the towns chief administrative officer. “It’s a matter of getting the tech guy on staff to fix it. If I could do it tomorrow it would be done tomorrow.” Police have no suspects as of yet, but are asking that anyone with information call them at 250-749-6668.
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For the second year in a row the Lake Cowichan Retreads Hiking Group, in partnership with Cowichan Lake Recreation, will be breathing life into the Lake Cowichan Terry Fox Run. The run will take place on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited, to “walk, run, bike, or crawl,” in this all ages five or 10 kilometre event, says organizer and Retreads member, Jean Cozens. “It’s time to dig out your runners, invite family, friends, and everyone in the area,” she adds. The run will begin at Saywell Park, and participants will make their way along South Shore Road, up Greendale Road and onto the Trans Canada Trail. Those who wish to complete the 10 km will follow the trail to the marked turnaround spot, and head back towards Saywell Park along the trail. Those who wish to only complete 5 km will turn around at the end of Greendale Road. Once again there will be a warm up to music provided by a local aerobics teacher. The warm-up and the singing of “Oh Canada” will begin at 9:45 a.m. Once again, Cowichan Lake Visitor Centre Coordinator, Katherine
Worsley will be leading the singing of the national anthem. “This [run] is a great way for people to prepare for the Great Lake Walk,” said Cozens. The Terry Fox Run was cancelled for a couple of years because the dates conflicted with the Great Lake Walk, so Cozens is hoping that with this new date, people will show up and take part. “When they realized it was cancelled, Cowichan Lake Recreation contacted Retreads members and asked if we were interested in organizing [the event]. They help out with the financial end of it,” said Cozens. Last year the event drew 50 participants, and this year Cozens is hoping for more. St. John Ambulance and the Lake Cowichan Fire Department will be on hand, as well as nurses at every check point. Cozens says that the Terry Fox Run is one of her favourites to participate in and be part of. “It’s what he attempted to do in his short life,” she said. “I’ve done many others . . . but the Terry Fox is my favourite.” For more information, search Terry Fox Run Lake Cowichan on Facebook, or call Cozens at 250-749-6156.
OPENING DAY – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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NEW TO OUR DISTRICT? If you are new to the Cowichan Valley School District, you can find out your neighborhood school by contacting the School Board Office at 250-748-0321. The office is located at 2557 Beverly Street in Duncan.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 – MORNING ATTENDANCE ONLY Cowichan Valley Elementary Schools will dismiss three hours earlier on opening day. As space and special needs placements are a concern, this will allow for new enrollments to be carefully considered and enrolled for success.
All Middle Schools will dismiss three hours earlier on opening day. NEW STUDENTS Register at the school: Monday, August 27 to Friday, August 31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS Special needs students who register during the year will start school after a transition meeting is held at the school. New students who register during the year will start attending on the following day.
BUS SCHEDULES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 MORNING SCHEDULES All elementary, middle and secondary school bus routes will follow the morning bus schedules. See our website (www.sd79.bc.ca) for more information. AFTERNOON SCHEDULES On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 only: All school afternoon routes will run three hours earlier than scheduled on September 4, 2012.
KINDERGARTEN All schools in our district will be offering full-day Kindergarten. Register by contacting the school before August 31, 2012. If this is not possible, register on opening day. Children entering Kindergarten in September must be five years old on or before December 31, 2012. Legal proof of age (birth certificate or passport and proof of residency) is required; a BC Care Card is not acceptable. Kindergarten students have gradual entry to schools. NEW STUDENTS Register at the school, Monday, August 27 to Friday, August 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Please note: Registration for students attending Thetis Island School is at Chemainus Elementary Community School. RETURNING STUDENTS Most schools post information for parents regarding the first day of school.
FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE Lake Cowichan Middle – Gr. 6 only Mt. Prevost – Gr. 7 and new students only Bonner – Gr. 6 only Quamichan – Gr. 7 only & Gr. 8 students from Koksilah
SECONDARY SCHOOLS All Secondary Schools will dismiss three hours earlier on opening day. NEW STUDENTS Contact the school as soon as possible to make an appointment to register. Students should bring a copy of their most recent report showing final marks and should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Detailed program and course information is available at each of the schools. Students must be registered and course assignments resolved before the first day of classes. Counsellors are available during the last week prior to school starting. FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE Kelsey Secondary – Grade 9 & new students only Lake Cowichan Secondary – Grade 6 & 9 only Cowichan Secondary – Grade 10 only Chemainus Secondary – Grade 8 & new students only CVOLC – First Day: Wed. Sept.5th for all students.
READ THE SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE! SOME BUS ROUTES HAVE CHANGED! Route information will be finalized August 27th and posted at the schools and on the district website (www.sd79.bc.ca). LAP, MAP and Special Needs accommodations will be available in the Transportation Department after August 27th. Bus routes and times are subject to change – please have your child at the stop 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Every effort is being made to accommodate courtesy riders defined as those who attend a school of choice and those living within the walk limits of their home school (Elementary students living within 2 km of their home school and Middle/Secondary students living within 3.5 km of their home school). Shuttle bus service will continue to be provided between Frances Kelsey and Cowichan Senior Secondary. Don’t forget to register for the school bus before September. Bus registration forms may be found on our website or visit the Transportation Department after August 27th. Remember, all bus riders must be registered each year! If you have questions about your schedule you may contact the Transportation Department at 250-748-1066.
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Make the most of curbside garbage collection open house It is a somewhat rare occurrence when local government elected representatives can bring an initiative to the community that will result in a lower cost for a service, lower than we already Ian Morrison pay today. AREA F REPORT This is just one benefit of the CVRD’s plan to modernize and automate the curbside recycling and garbage collection service in the electoral areas. The CVRD will be hosting an open house on this matter on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena in the multipurpose room, in Lake Cowichan. This meeting is the first of four throughout the Cowichan Valley and will be explaining the details of what is being proposed, seeking input and answering questions from residents, and providing us the opportunity to get our hands on the new easy-roll hinged totes that will be going to each home in Electoral Areas F and I. There are four key questions, among many, the CVRD staff will be prepared to address Wednesday evening at the open house.
I don’t support AAPs in principle. However, the only other way to obtain taxpayer consent is by referendum. An electoral area wide referendum would be very costly, and would likely cancel out the cost savings the modernized and automated curbside collection plan would achieve. I want to make it very clear to everyone that this is in no way to be considered a done deal by anyone’s definition. I will also state that while I am not an expert on all aspects of curbside collection programs or solid waste management, I can say that the answers to my many questions so far have led me to be supportive of what the CVRD’s solid waste staff has proposed to this point. It is important to me to hear your input and questions and that is in part why Area I director Pat Weaver and I have asked for the first open house to take place in our area, so that your views can be considered early on in the process. Please come out Wednesday at 7 p.m. to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, in Lake Cowichan, to find out more about the CVRD’s plan to modernize our curbside garbage and recycling collection. In the meantime, check out the website at: www.zerowastecowichan.ca/curbside.
Firstly, why now? More communities throughout B.C. are modernizing and automating their curbside collection service to take advantage of operating efficiencies of this new model. Secondly, what are the expected benefits? Other than the projected lower cost mentioned above, the easy-roll hinged totes (including one bear-proof tote for garbage) will be delivered to each resident’s home at no extra cost. Third, how will the proposed new system work? One key point is that the new automated collection truck can service approximately 900 homes per shift, or about 50 per cent more than the old and outdated manual system, while all but eliminating the injuries the operators currently suffer from all that manual lifting. Fourth, why is the Alternative Approval Process (AAP) required? This modernization plan will require the purchase of new, automated, robotic arm equipped, dual compartment collection trucks, as well as the new easy-roll hinged totes each home receives at no charge. This will be financed through the Municipal Finance Authority at preferred rates available to local governments only. Borrowing of this type requires taxpayer approval before it can proceed. I have often stated before that
Skutz Falls volunteer fire department to the rescue
Tamu Miles
Nathanael Jamieson (left) and his brother Kyle fought off a brush fire in their neighbourhood on Aug. 10.
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When a field fire broke out at the top of Heger Crescent near Skutz Falls on Aug. 10, two neighbourhood youth seemed to know exactly what to do, and sprang into action. Kyle and Nathanael Jamieson were working outside on their property with their parents when their neighbour Carla Boe called them to say there was a fire in a field across the road.
“Some of the fire actually went underneath it, and we couldn’t really tell, so we had to go through it to see where the fire was going,” said Nathanael. “If we hadn’t wet [the grass] down in front of her house, the house would have caught on fire and a propane tank,” said Kyle. The fire also came uncomfortably close to a cedar, creosote soaked barn, and threatened another neighbour’s property, coming approximately 50 feet from the property line and the neighbour’s house. Annette says that changes in wind direction did help them out, as it first took the fire away from the propane tank, situated in a van, and then later changed again and helped to keep it away from the forest. She is very proud of her son’s actions and the fact that they worked so hard to help put out the fire. “Whatever I asked them to do, they did it,” she said, “I can’t pass up the opportunity to commend our two sons on their gallant efforts in extinguishing the fire at our neighbours.” She has dubbed her sons the “Skutz Falls Volunteer Fire Department.” Kyle, 14, says he is considering becoming a volunteer fire fighter when he gets older, and Robertson says that as long as he has the commitment it takes, Kyle should have no problem whatsoever. The fire department was on the site for approximately four hours.
“A few minutes before she phoned, I heard screaming just up there,” said Kyle, pointing up the hill. “I didn’t know what it was so I just ignored it.” However, when they realized what was happening, they quickly responded. “We grabbed hoses and shovels and me and my brother rode [our bikes] over and started fighting the fire,” said Nathanael. Both Boe and the boy’s mom, Annette, called 911, and though it did not take long for the fire department to show up, the boys say they had the fire mostly put out by the time fire department crews and a Forestry Wildfire Management helicopter were on the scene. “If it were not for those people, it could have been a lot worse,” said deputy fire chief Bill Robertson. “They contained it quite well.” “They just came in and soaked down the hot spots,” added Nathanael. “We put it out. Me, my mom, my dad, my brother; we all put it out.” “The neighbour that caused the fire tried to put it out but she was just getting too close to the flames,” said Kyle. The family says that the fire was started by the neighbour tossing a cigarette butt into the field, but no cause has been confirmed, according to the Lake Cowichan Fire Department. The boys say an acre and a half burned, but no trees caught. “Otherwise we would have been fighting a forest fire,” said Nathanael. Broom and other bushes along the edge of the field did get singed.
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Flu shot or wear a mask, health workers told B.C. health care workers will be required to get an annual influenza vaccine or wear a mask in all patient contact areas in the community or publicly funded facilities, starting with this year’s flu season. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall announced the regulation Thursday, a first for By Tom Fletcher Canada. It applies to health authority staff, doctors, volunteers, students, contractors and vendors who come into contact with patients. Free flu shots have been made available to B.C. health care workers for years, and despite encouragement, fewer than half take advantage of them. The average vaccination rate for long-term care employees is closer to 60 per cent, but Kendall said that rate is still too low and has declined in recent years. Canada’s national advisory committee on immunization considers it a “professional responsibility” for health care workers to get their flu shot every year, Kendall said. The mask option is being offered for workers who have a medical reason not to be vaccinated, and to avoid disputes with employees who simply refuse. “Progressive discipline” would be imposed on employees who refuse both during flu season, just as it would be for those who fail to wash their hands or take precautions when coughing, Kendall said. B.C. is the first province to move to mandatory influenza protection, following the lead of U.S. jurisdictions where vaccination has increased to more than 95 per cent. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control estimates that complete vaccination of health care workers would reduce the risk risk for patients by 47 per cent, as well as protecting the workers from exposure from infected patients. The annual influenza shot is made available around Thanksgiving each year, to prepare for a season that typically runs from late November until March. A new formulation is used each year to match the strains most likely to be circulating in North America during the winter. Kendall said he doesn’t know why immunization rates for health care workers have declined. But he cited persistent myths about hazards of contracting the flu from the vaccine or experiencing other adverse effects, which he said are very rare. “Some people believe they are healthy and don’t get influenza,” he said. The Canadian Nursing Association, the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. and the B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons all support vaccination for health care workers.
This past weekend, the Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society hosted its 4th Annual River Clean-up. Seventy-five volunteers scoured the river bottom and shores of the Cowichan River and retrieved over a ton of garbage. Witnessing this got me thinking about the amount of waste we create as a society and as individuals on a daily basis, and what this means to our environment, not just here at home, but in our province, in our country, and in our world. So I did some investigating on the internet, and some of the statistics I found were shocking. By six months old, the average Canadian has consumed the same amount of resources as the average person in the developing world consumes in a lifetime (Recycling Council of Ontario). In a lifetime, the average North American will throw away 600 times his or her adult weight in garbage. A 68 kg adult will leave a legacy of 40,825 kg of trash (Natural Resources Canada). In 2002, Canadian governments and
businesses disposed of 31 million tones of municipal, commercial & industrial, and construction and demolition waste. That’s 2.7 kg of waste for each Canadian per day! (Statistics Canada, 2004). These are only a few of the statistics I was able to find, and whether or not you are a tree hugger, I think these statistics would make you stop and think. We need to do something differently. I try to remember my cloth bags when I got to the grocery store, but I have to admit that most of the time I forget. And though I recycle and compost as much as I can, I have to admit that I don’t spend much of my day concerned about where my waste is going. Sad, but true. Perhaps every little bit counts, though. If I can change my behaviour one small step at a time, maybe I am contributing, even a small amount, to the solution and not the problem. It will be interesting to hear some of the solutions offered at the CVRD meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. See page 3. — editor@lakecowichangazette.com
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Huge waste of tax dollars I am very concerned about who dreamt up the ridiculous idea of work on South Shore Road. There will be troubles to come. A letter written in last weeks Gazette made comments about this bad idea. More people should join in. It starts at the Esso, and is getting worse as you travel into town. For example: at the south end of bridge. A person turning left onto King George, will cause a traffic jam on the bridge. Cars coming towards the bridge are holding back the person from turning left. It was much better before that bunch of cement was poured out from the sidewalk. Drivers could always pass on the right side. Now they can’t. Results: traffic jam and a very unsafe situation. If an ambulance or fire truck had to get by this mess, they couldn’t, and maybe it is those few critical minutes that could save a life in an emergency. What was the powers-that-be thinking when this project was approved? Or, not thinking? All this money should have gone into the circle at east end of bridge, or something to make that intersection safer. I would like to see the Gazette put a survey in the newspaper on who likes and who doesn’t like the work being done on South Shore Road. Sandy Kell Lake Cowichan
It is not the crosswalks that are the problem Re: Council looks to high-vis cross walks as part of town revitalization plan; Aug.22 Gazette The danger to pedestrians has nothing to do with the visibility or the materials of the crosswalks. It has everything to do with the fact that a vehicle is bigger, stronger and faster than most people. If a driver is an inconsiderate bully, the pedestrian is immediately at risk. I walk daily with my dog. I use three crosswalks going each way. Only 10 per cent of the drivers stop at the crosswalks. Some drivers see me but cut me off and some drivers do not see me at all. Short of giving 90 per cent of the drivers the “bird,” I choose to wait until there is absolutely no one coming in a vehicle. So Mayor Forrest, it is not the crosswalks that are the problem. It is the bullying, “careless” drivers in this town. Spending more money on the crosswalks is not going to change the attitude of uncaring individuals. The kids will be starting back to school next week. I urge every motorist to show some manners and consideration to pedestrians.
The 11th annual ½ Cutz softball tournament held in Mesachie Lake on August 10, 11 & 12 was a success, earning over $15,000. We would like to thank these members of our community and local businesses for their generous contributions. A&W Social Flare Catering Home Hardware Subway Copper Lane Mayo Family Cowichan Fly & Tackle Brubaker Family Bargain Shop Kevin Schedel Footwear Centre Ken & Shelley Smith Heads or Nails Toni Williams & Dallas Smith Tiptons Gas Bar Dave Iseppi Darling Tire Barb Smith Irly Bird Mr. Friday Lake Cowichan Gazette Country Grocer Riverside Inn Shaker Mill Cow Café Duncan Sears Life Timer Boats Kayla Burle Sports Traders Jakes on the Lake
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Nedfest is set to return on Sept. 15, with a vengeance. The third annual celebration of life is sure to be highly entertaining for the whole family. This year boasts never before seen talent and provides an opportunity to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. The Homestead, located at 9446 South Shore Road in Mesachie Lake, will be the venue. Jim Eddy’s field will be transformed into a sea of people, campers, vendors, food, and entertainers for the day with the intent of having as much fun as possible. Last week, organizers received confirmation that one
of the names headlining the show will be Daniel Wesley. Wesley was born in 1981 in White Rock and raised in Brookswood, British Columbia. On July 26, 2011, he released, “Easy Livin’” his fifth studio album to date. The album includes current single, “Head Outta Water.” The list of entertainers, along with Wesley, are as follows. The Colts, Vinnie’s Last Ride, 99 Bucks, Hot Mamas Burlesque, CLEARCUT, and Weak Patrol. “All of the acts are really excited to share the stage with such acclaimed artists,” said organizer, Doug Eddy. Safe transportation between Nedfest and local campsites, homes, and hotels has been organized for the day of the event. This year will see a variety of raffles and auctions with a wide range of items, all in the hope of raising money for the CCS. However, fans can expect Daniel Wesley merchandise to be auctioned, or they can purchase the musician’s merchandise from his vendor’s booth. Many goods, from T-shirts and drink cozies, to jewelry and face painting will all be available from vendors. Tickets are available at Friesen’s Meats in Honeymoon Bay, Irly Bird in Lake Cowichan, Just Jakes in Duncan, and Jakes at the Lake in Lake Cowichan. Ticket prices are no charge
for guests 0-15-years, $20 for guests 16-18-years, and $40 for those 19 and over. Tickets include all shows and camping. Gates open at 12 p.m. for those wishing to set-up camp, and the live music will start at around 2 or 3 p.m. Organizers would like to remind everyone that this is an all ages show with no liquor being served. However, they say BYOB is OK. The event is insured and security will have a zerotolerance policy on any and all disruptive or disrespectful behaviour. Out of respect for the property and its owner, the organizers ask that you leave your dogs at home. Details on the event can be found at Nedfest Homestead on Facebook. Check back regularly as updates will be posted frequently. Tickets appear to be moving quickly and with a limited number available, it is recommended that you purchase yours sooner rather than later. “Come on out and support this worthwhile event as there is nothing in the area like it,” said Eddy. “Good music, good food, and most of all great people who are all supporting local talent and raising money for the CCS.” —editor@ lakecowichangazette.com
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Built in 1935, the tiny Hope Hall church (often referred to as the gospel hall) was situated between today’s Footwear Centre and Mountain Man Services on South Shore Road. Scribed on the back of the photo are the words “built on faith.”
Noah’s Ark once moored on Cowichan River Four of Rolli’s more popular columns, first appearing in the Gazette a decade ago, will run again, as updated version’s throughout August and September. For more photos check out kaatzamuseum.ca and click on Kaatza Connections by Rolli Gunderson.
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PAGES OF HISTORY It was many years after the formation of the settlement at the foot of Cowichan Lake, (then know as “the Foot” today known as the Town of Lake Cowichan) that permanent churches were erected in the area. Since the turn of the 20th century there had been several missionaries, preachers and bible students who came to the area although none stayed. Men of the cloth (preachers) and church laymen from Duncan or beyond occasionally traveled the old Cowichan Lake road from Duncan to “the Foot” to conduct religious services at the schoolhouse or at a private residence. The first known permanent church building in town was constructed in1935 by the followers of Reverend T. Maynard. For five years Maynard had preached the gospel of a strict fundamentalist sect know as the Plymouth Brethren, in a floating church. Services were held in the float-house, which was moored on the riverbank between today’s town office and the
former Mildred Child Annex (now owned by the town). Known as The Ark, it wasn’t a stretch of the imagination that Maynard, who sported a long white beard, would be called Noah. During his years as Noah of the Ark, the elderly preacher and his wife Margaret and family lived in a small house situated on property just steps away from the moored Ark. The float-house itself was
Rev. Thomas Maynard, who sported a long white beard, would be called Noah.
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built years earlier by pioneer Carl Swanson, who at one time operated a dance hall in the large float-house. For several years, the Ark served the congregation well. One of the memories some local children — who weren’t necessarily church members — had was attending services just so they could watch the “lantern slideshow.” After some sort of problem arose among the church members, the building was sold for $500, and removed. Noah, now without his Ark, purchased two lots across the street on what is now South Shore Road (beside today’s Footwear
Centre). There, his followers built a permanent church, which they called Hope Hall. For several years local families, those who were dedicated adherents of the faith, attended Sunday services, bible study, and children’s bible lessons at the church. At the back of the church stairs led to an attic room used to teach children Sunday school classes. At some point in time local elementary school teacher Miss Doris Dien taught Sunday school in that upstairs room. On December 10, 1939 at age 74, the Reverend Thomas Henry Maynard (Noah), died at Lake Cowichan while returning from a visit with members of his congregation. A news account of the day reported “he had taken a shortcut (home) where he climbed up an embankment which put an extra strain on his heart which caused him to fall.” His body was later found in a clump of bushes. Many years later local dentist Dr. David Sharp purchased the Hope Hall property. The old church building was removed and a brand new dental office was built on the space. After many years Dr. Sharp retired and sold the dental practice, which continues to operate to this day. Max, one of Rev. Maynard’s many children, later became a painter of some acclaim. As a young man he studied under famous Canadian artist Emily Carr. One of Max’s paintings depicting a sober scene of a house set among the mountains surrounding Cowichan Lake can be viewed online.
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Ed Singer from Sundown Diving in Nanaimo hands broken glass to Sarah Smith. This team was located in the pool by Central Park.
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With 75 volunteers, both Cowichan Lake and River Stewards members and others from the community and around Vancouver Island, the CLRSS kicked off its 4th Annual River Clean-up on Saturday Aug. 25. Volunteers rolled into the parking lot at the town office with row boats and kayaks in tow and their willingness to take part in this two day venture. On Saturday, teams were assigned sections of the Cowichan River from the weir in Lake Cowichan all the way down to Skutz Falls. Divers from the Cowichan area, Crofton, and from Sundown Diving in Nanaimo, were assisted by those in boats as they brought loads of recyclables and garbage up to the surface. Top: Jayne Ingram at Central Park. The Rogers family in the shallows below Ohtaki Park. From left: unknown volunteer, O’Carra, Bottom: Joe Tatham with unknown But there were also those Kingsly, Douglas, Sol, and Airiane. object found at 66 mile trestle. who helped out by walking along the river’s edge, or by they still get as much as they scouring the shallows in boats do considering the amount or on foot. of effort that has gone into Organizer and CLRSS creating public awareness. president, Gerald Thom, says “One thing about the beer that the efforts of volunteers cans,” said CLRSS member meant the retrieval of Joe Saysell, “is that they are approximately a ton of garbage. a death trap for crayfish.” “And recyclables, cans and He said he recovered quite bottles, I’ll bet you we’re going a few cans with crayfish to have at least $500,” said inside that had grown too Thom, all of which will go to big to get out themselves. He organizing the event next year. said he had to cut the cans “We did every section that we open to set the critters free. wanted to get done, we did the Another thing that annoyed whole thing,” said Thom. Saysell was the amount of The variety and types of golf balls he and the divers garbage found was astounding, found at the bottom of the from a park sign, skim boards, pool below the weir. old logging cables, chairs, a “If they want to hit some telephone, and a garbage can to Left: Sandy Cumming with a broken and rusted pink bicycle. On the right, a Mountain Man Services truck golf balls, go up to the high a television set thrown off the loaded to the gills with debris. Wayne Atkinson picked up the garbage from all of the teams down to Little school fi eld,” said Saysell, 66 mile trestle (which could not Beach. “rather than knocking them be retrieved), and the expected into the river.” full bottles of beer and alcohol, the Sunday. venture all over again, making mile 66 trestle. Volunteers spent He said the balls pose no including an unopened bottle of Orka Tube and Kayak Rentals their way from Sandy Pools some time trying to figure out real threat to wildlife or the Fireball whiskey. worked in cooperation with down to Cowichan Bay. what the rod could have been ecosystem, “it’s just plain litter.” used for. Though they agreed that this CLRSS this year, providing Garbage was taken away by In all, they found enough golf year and last year were not as free tube and kayak rentals to Wayne Atkinson of Mountain Volunteers were fed balls to fill a quarter of a garbage hamburgers and hotdogs after bad for the amount of garbage volunteers, and donating bottles Man Services, and recyclables recovered compared to when the bag. and cans — saved from river they returned from their garbage were taken away by Darren One of the most unusual finds clean-up initiative first began, garbage cans they have set up Thomas of the Cowichan Valley collecting adventures, and the of the day was a long iron T-rod volunteers still shook their between the weir and Little Bottle Depot. The major sorting next day, Thom, and many of tossed somewhere down by the heads, boggled at the fact that Beach — to the cause. of the recyclables took place on the same volunteers started the
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Left: Tom Duncan with his 1970 Dodge Super B R/T Convertible. Purchased 43 years ago, this car took Duncan 14 months to restore beginning in 2004. “I don’t drive it much, it’s worth too much money now,” said Duncan. “I’m too scared to drive it.” There were only 203 of these cars built originally in North America, with only seven coming consecutively into Canada (this one is number six). It is also one of 10 show cars built for exhibitions. “We had to strip it all down and go through everything. I’ve only put 3000 miles on it since 2004.” Engine: 440 c.i. 4 BBL Carter Carburetor. Transmission: 727 Torque Flight Auto. Differential: 323 8 3/4” Positrack.
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Polished up and ready to roll, classic cars owned by various automobile enthusiasts from around Vancouver Island, packed the parking lots of A&W and I.D.A Island Pharmacy on Sunday, Aug. 26. In support of Cowichan Lake Community Services, A&W and RBC
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partnered up to bring this event to Lake Cowichan. A $5 entry fee for each participant, along with a 50/50 draw, and proceeds from A&W merchandise went to support Community Services and the youth programs the centre provides. “And then both RBC and A&W top the amount up to a round figure,” said RBC Lake Cowichan branch manager Meghan Major. “Last year it was about $600 . . . and then we topped it up to $1,000.” Major says that this car show started two years ago as a joint venture between RBC and A&W. Local A&W owner John Wolters, says he never knows how many cars will show up. “I have no idea what’s going to happen.” The event was open to anyone, owners of motorcycles, specialty cars, newer modified vehicles, and trucks. Dustin Mayo was representing Community Services for the day, and manned the prize and merchandise table. He says he just joined the organization
after Christmas, and because he has not been able to make many of the meetings, he is happy to help out with events such as this. Among the cars not picured here was a 1966 black Chevelle owned by Derreck Dillabaugh from Chemainus. “It’s got a 406 [engine] in it with a 2010 Camero interior.” It took Dillabough three years to get it to its current condition. He says he found the car in Alberta and brought it home in a trailer. This was his first time participating in the event. Another vehicle worth mentioning was a 1939 orange Fargo owned by Tom Murchie. Murchie rebuilt this vehicle from scratch, having to replace rotting side panels, and a canvas roof with a metal one. He says it took 11 different vehicles to get it to where it is now. “The engine’s out of a ‘64 New Yorker. It’s a 413 wedge in it. The transmission’s out of a ‘62 New Yorker, the rear end’s out of a ‘60 Fargo pickup,” said Murchie. There were 35 cars registered in the show this year. All of the owners were glad to make it home ahead of the rain at the end of the day.
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Yvon Guindon stands with his 1968 Plymouth and the A&W Root Bear as he accepts the first prize of the day. Guindon says he bought the vehicle 11 years ago and had to completely tear it down and rebuild it. He purchased it in 1993, and took on the project of restoring it in 2000. “It’s a 440 that’s in there now,” said Guindon. “The original engine was a 383 which I have, it came with the car when I bought it. It’s completely stock except for the 440 that’s in it.” Guindon has a host of characters that travel with him, including Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner, and a vintage lunchbox featuring these characters on the front.
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☞ ENJOY MUSIC IN THE PARK: SUMMER NIGHTS:
Enjoy the last Saturday evening of Summer Nights 2012 at the Central Park. Admission by donation and the Lake Cowichan Food Bank will be accepting donations of non-perishable food. Starts with “open mike” at 6:30p.m.
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DIG IN TO BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept.1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Honeymoon Bay at the Market at the Coffee Mill on SOuth Shore Rd. Get there early — pies line-ups start early!
☞ VISIT HONEYMOON BAY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Formerly named the Honeymoon Bay Wildflower Reserve it is located on South Shore Road about 2.5 km west of Honeymoon Bay. Keep left when road divides at Walton Road and go past March Meadows Golf Course. It has largest known concentration of pink fawn lilies (Erythronium revolutum) in B.C. Two dozen species of other wild flowers are also represented there.
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HBCS serving up blackberry pies to community Healthy Beginnings Mom & Dad Group
The Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 1. The sale will take place at the Honeymoon Bay Market, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. Pies are $9 each, with proceeds going back to the society to fund community events. Volunteers have been busy for the last couple of weeks, with things going into full swing at the Honeymoon Bay Hall this past week. Leah Fjeldstad, chair of the Honeymoon Bay Community Society, says he has been busy preparing pie crusts at his home and a crew of seven volunteers have been baking at the hall. Fjeldstad explains that because blackberry harvest is happening later in the season, the festival isn’t what it used to be. “It used to be that every labour day we would have a dance and party and
sell pies, tarts, jams, etc., but now the blackberries are not around until mid September,” said Fjeldstad. In order to secure all the berry supply needed for the pies, Guy Patten, a HBCS member, hires pickers who harvest from all over the Cowichan Lake area. There will still be other blackberry products available at the market, as Patten produces many products and sells them at his booth. Fjeldstad also notes the jams and
jellies made by Joan Henn, a Lake Cowichan resident. “She makes the best jam I’ve ever had in my life,” said Fjeldsted. “Last year I bought five jars off her. I like the jam better than the jelly, but she makes a fine jelly.” Kathie Madsen says this is her first year as director of the HBCS, and the event is the first she has had to take on in her new role. “It’s a big undertaking,” she said, noting that she must coordinate volunteers, pastry makers, and the four days of baking required to ensure enough pies for the festival. There will be both shortening and lard pastries available. Don’t miss this chance to stock up your freezer with homemade blackberry pies for all your holiday dinners this coming season. Line-ups begin early, so make sure you claim your spot.
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Above: Event goers dance to the music of Microbongo Sound System. Right: Jade Hill (centre), Johanna Pettersson (left), and Crystal Schwab show off their wool hair extensions made by Hill. Hill was one of the many vendors participating in ArtisFest.
Vancouver Island ArtistFest premiered last year in Victoria and ventured to the wilds of Honeymoon Bay in search of a larger venue, which it found in the Honeymoon Bay Hall and field behind. The festival took place over the Aug. 25 weekend. Though supportive and hopeful, many of the vendors participating were slightly skeptical when it came to the numbers the event would draw, some saying there were not enough signs posted on the way into town. Organizer Katie Bennett says she is happy to have found Honeymoon Bay and hopes it will be a place where ArtistFest can put down some roots. “This event is so good for the community,” said Ian Morrison, director for Area F. “Honeymoon Bay has been looking for an event like this.” “We’ll see,” said Leah Fjeldstad, member of the Honeymoon Bay Community Society. “It’s like anything else, this is a feeler thing. Next year will probably be better.” He did note that local businesses like the Coffee Mill were on hand, and everyone wanted to be involved. CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS DEALS COUPONS BROCHURES CATALOGUES CONTESTS PRODUCTS STORES FLYERS FLY ERS DE DEALS ALS CO COUPO UPONS UPO NS BRO BROCHU CHURES CHU RES CA CATAL TALOGU TAL OGUES OGU ES
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Ladies on the lookout for birdies, chip-ins, and shade On Aug. 9 March Meadows Ladies Golf played a novelty counting putts. Margaret Lavigne was winner and Sylvia Lingren was runner-up. Also, in the running were Sam Jones, Lorraine Lawrence, Diane Kaiser, Lorraine Oliver, Corinne Floyd and Phyllis Logan. There were no birdies or chip-ins. The KP (closest to the pin) winner on Number 1 was Lynn Girard, and on Number 7 KP was Floyd. Aug. 16 saw the first round of the Senior Ladies Club Championship, Par Day and the start of Fall Eclectic. Low-gross winner was Floyd and Christine McGovern shot runnerup. Lawrence, Kaiser, Sylvia Lingren, Irene Pearse, Logan, Sam Jones and Carol Peterson were lownet winners. Jones, on Number 10, shot the only birdie of the day and she was KP winner. Lawrence carded a birdie on Number 7 as did Kaiser on Number 11.
The ladies played the second round of the Senior Ladies Club Championship and the Pin and Spoon competition on Aug. 23. Kaiser is the Senior Club champion and Lawrence is runner-up. Kaiser also shot low-gross and Jones and McGovern tied for runner-up. Low-net winners were Lorraine Oliver, Marion Zboyovsky, Lavigne, Girard, and Lawrence. Birdies were carded on Number 7 by Veronica Clarkson and Girard on Number 13. Girard also had a chip-in on Number 13, Kaiser on hole Number 4 and Number 8, Margaret Lavigne on Number 17 and Number 4 and Oliver on Number 18. KP was not won. The ladies have had great golfing weather. Even on our extremely hot days, there is shade to be found at March Meadows. — Submitted by Norma O’Connell
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Cowichan Lake Recreation hosted its annual Summer Mixed Bonspiel from Aug. 23 to 26. The theme this year was “Cruising,” and participants spent the weekend curling, golfing, and enjoying a pig luau, a steak dinner, and an evening of entertainment and dancing with The Bratz. There were 84 players all together, with players coming from as far away as Quesnel, Campbell River, Port Alice, and Victoria, and from the surrounding Cowichan Valley. “We’ll probably have 100 people packed into that little room,” said Linda Blatchford, CLR manager before the dance. Blatchford says there were a few hiccups this year, the main one being that two teams had to cancel, leaving her scrambling to come up with a last minute team. She was successful, and came up with the team the Jumped Ins, who won their first game, Blatchford’s first bonspiel game ever. The winners of this years A Division were Paul Kondal, Wendy Reid, Vicki Sjoberg, and Keith Ainsley from Kerry Park. Winners in the B Division Graham Dalziel, James Turner, Cliff Broughton, and Janice Dalziel from Lake Cowichan. In the C Division the trophy went to Dave Shorkill, Heather Broughton, Mike Lakes, and Lorraine Gaghon from Kerry Park. And finally, first in the D Division were Keith Clarke, Myrna Proulx, Craig Matthews, and B. Matthews from Cobble Hill. The first 16 teams were able to choose from a host of prizes, gathered from local businesses in the Cowichan Lake area. Thor Repstock, president of the Cowichan Rocks Curling Club hopes the bonspiel will draw attention to curling in the area. “It’s a beautiful venue,” said Repstock, “but it’s a little under utilized. It’s disappointing that more people don’t come out and use it.” Sept. 22 will give locals a chance to find out just how great the facility is as Cowichan Rocks hosts its start-up spiel of the season. “This is a golf and curling event,” said Repstock. “We’re hoping it gets our lead
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Winners of the A Division, from left: Cowichan Rocks president Thor Repstock, Paul Kondal, Vicki Sjoberg, Wendy Reid, Keith Ainsley.
First in the B Division, from left: James Turner, Janice Dalziel, Cliff Broughton, Graham Dalziel.
curlers out to participate and anybody else who wants to come out.” There will be golf in the morning, then a buffet lunch at the arena and the day will end with two, four end games of curling. Cost is $65 per person to participate. “And it’s to try and get people in the mindset of curling because the season’s just around the corner,” said Repstock. For more information call the arena at 250749-6742.
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MITCHELL, Neil January 10, 1959 – August 7, 2012 It is with our deepest sorrow that we say farewell to our beloved husband, best friend, brother and uncle. Neil passed away peacefully August 7, 2012 surrounded by his wife and family. He is pre-deceased by his father, George and mother, Gabrielle. Neil was born in Hamilton, ON and grew up in Burlington, ON where he fell in love with motorcycles, skiing and bicycles. The majority of Neil’s adult life was spent in various communities in BC, starting in Nelson and ending in Duncan. He acquired many friends everywhere he lived and worked as a welder and fabricator and as a bicycle shop owner and technician. Neil’s passion for his life and work was transferred to a new career with CNRL at the Horizon site in Safety and Integrity working as an NDT Technician. His love of learning, and the pride he took in his work were always evident, and he challenged those around him to keep up with the ‘old guy’. Neil will be forever loved and missed by his wife Tara, brothers Paul (Mary and Zoe) and Tim as well as relatives in England and California and the numerous friends he made throughout his life. The family would like to thank the staff at the Oak and Carriage for their assistance and professionalism shown during Neil’s medical emergency. We would also like to thank the EMT’s and staff at Cowichan District Hospital and ďŹ nally the staff at Royal Jubilee’s Cardiac Care Unit in Victoria. Please join the family for Neil’s Celebration of Life and reception on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Cobble Hill Community Hall, 3550 Watson Ave, Cobble Hill, BC. In lieu of owers please make a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Canada in memory of Neil Mitchell www.canadahelps.org/gp/20379 using this link, or take the time to enjoy one of the charity events that the Boys and Girls Club host to raise funds in your own community.
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has increased our eet. We have openings for experienced drivers in our atbed division. Late model equipment, steady work, extended beneďŹ ts, satellite dispatch, e-logs and fully assigned tractors. We need drivers experienced with at-bed work, US capable an asset, some Canada Only runs available. Please fax resume and current abstract 1250-357-2009. Contact 1-888-3572612 Ext 230 or check us out www.sutco.ca
Need To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra Income? Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in major grocery & department stores. Job Description: You must be outgoing, able to work on your own, enjoy talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: Fri & Sat and/or Sat & Sun (the 2 days vary; you need to be available any 2 of the 3 days) from 11-5, 11-6 or 12-6. Requirements: • Fully uent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hr./day • Own a vehicle to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge. Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, press ext. 21 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979
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GOLF BALLS TYPICALLY HAVE BETWEEN 300 AND 500 DIMPLES ON THEIR SURFACES.
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The Inside Back: A little of this and that The order deadline has been extended to Sept. 23, with the delivery four to ďŹ ve weeks later. A minimum of 12 orders are needed of each item before production can begin. If you don’t have a credit card, please contact Mrs. Martin in the school ofďŹ ce, after Aug. 13, to make purchasing arrangements. 250-749-6634. Tell your friends! Check out LCSS’s website and its ofďŹ cial Facebook page.
RCMP Report • Garden gnomes and a cement Buddha stolen from Youbou and Lake Cowichan properties were recovered from the lawn of the Jehovah Witness Church and can be recovered at the Lake Cowichan RCMP detachment. • Another cougar was sighted on Highway 18, just east of Lake Cowichan on Aug. 23, as well as on Johel Road on Aug. 26. • Vandals defaced some of the new sidewalks along South Shore Road between the town ofďŹ ce and Subway. Anyone with information is asked to call Lake Cowichan RCMP: 250-749-6668. • Over the weekend of Aug. 18, two youths rolled into a campďŹ re as a result of ďŹ ghting near Skutz Falls on Riverbottom Road.
☞ LCSS Lakers' Gradwear Order your gradwear online at northernathletic.ca. Click on ordermygear.com — green and white oval at the top of the page — and it will take you to the product viewing and order page.
☞ Community Services kids’ programs and call for youth artists
☞ Gazette’s online calendar great way to post and follow events
Programs for children and youth are starting up in the third week of Sept. at Cowichan Lake Community Services, 121 Point Ideal Road. See their website: comserv.org/ or call 250-749-6822 for more information. The deadline to submit youth artwork to the Community Services Youth Art Show is fast approaching. Get your works of photography, painting, drawing, sketches, or other into the centre by Sept. 12.
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☞ Kaatza Lakeside Players auditions Auditions for the December Lakeside Players production of A Christmas Carol will be taking place on Sept. 11 and 13 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Studio 261 on South Shore Road. All ages and genders are required to fill 29 roles, act as sound effect artists, and to create a youth choir. Visit kaatzalakesideplayers.ca for more information.
Maybe you have noticed our new online calendar at lakecowichangazette.com. It’s deďŹ nitely not the old one. The web version of the community calendar has undergone upgrades designed to make it the go-to location for local events. If it’s happening at the lake, look for it here. You can also request where you wish the calendar item to appear within the Black Press B.C. family of websites and instantly spread the word about your event to Facebook and Twitter — best of all, it’s free. We do monitor to check each item before it posts just to make sure it complies with our simple guidelines, which lead off the submission form. Please use full, proper and polite English and stick to community events. The calendar is located on the home page of lakecowichangazette.com, halfway down on the right hand side of the page. Did we mention it’s easy?
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